ADN or BSN? Which one to go for?

[swtshyn20]

Hi, I'm new to this board and have a few questions as far as which degree to go for. I started off with the idea of getting my ADN and then my BSN and eventually my masters. But then I read a post where there probably wouldn't be much time difference between getting an ADN or a BSN. I'm going to be starting at a community college in May to atleast get some of my prereq's out of the way...and either stay there and get my ADN or transfer and get my BSN right away. I know you can go into RN-BSN programs and i think even RN-MS programs. Is it better to start out with an ADN and get some experience and then go for your BSN? Or just go straight for the BSN?

[Nurse2bSandy]

After checking out my options I decided to just go for the BSN. I am an older returning student and my dh is waiting for me to finish so that he can retire from the army. Going for the BSN will only take me about 6 months longer going full-time while I have a working hubby, so I decided to go for it so that when I am done, I'm done. DH doesn't think that will be true though... he sees me having so much fun with my classes that I will go for my MSN... we'll see.